vs. RED SOX 5/21

[Lucky Jim]

Don't you think that he kinda deserves it given some of his pouting and awful results despite his ridiculous salary?

Not really. If he was lazy, or a bad clubhouse guy, or didn't care, it might be a little different. But there's no indication that that's the case. He wants to compete and do his job. And, anecdotally, at least, he's a decent clubhouse guy. I don't blame anyone for what they make unless they quit.

[OrangeJerseys]

I'll take the blame on this one with my preemptive schadenfreude.

[Don Quixote]

If the Orioles lose this one this could be a big game that they may look back on. Of course it's May, but the last thing the Red Sox needed was more momentum and confidence.

The Orioles had a big lead and couldnt hold it...as they did yesterday. I hope it doesnt become a pattern. This team needs a well pitched game and a break for this pen.

Tommy Hunter couldnt make the pitches tonight. For me, Britton cant get here soon enough.

Agreed on all counts.

[Jagwar]

If the Orioles lose this one this could be a big game that they may look back on. Of course it's May, but the last thing the Red Sox needed was more momentum and confidence.

The Orioles had a big lead and couldnt hold it...as they did yesterday. I hope it doesnt become a pattern. This team needs a well pitched game and a break for this pen.

Tommy Hunter couldnt make the pitches tonight. For me, Britton cant get here soon enough.

A 3-run lead is a "big" lead?

[Don Quixote]

Wunder-F-ing-bar.

[The Wedge]

If the Orioles lose this one this could be a big game that they may look back on. Of course it's May, but the last thing the Red Sox needed was more momentum and confidence.

The Orioles had a big lead and couldnt hold it...as they did yesterday. I hope it doesnt become a pattern. This team needs a well pitched game and a break for this pen.

Tommy Hunter couldnt make the pitches tonight. For me, Britton cant get here soon enough.

Nah. If it was like a 4 run lead that was gained very early (1st or 2nd or combined) and held all game, then dropped in the 8th and 9th, maybe. That's the kind of game that really makes you start questioning. But this sort of game really ends up playing out as "they had the better night" if the score holds.

[Lucky Jim]

Wow. Awesome, O's.

[The Rick]

Not really. If he was lazy, or a bad clubhouse guy, or didn't care, it might be a little different. But there's no indication that that's the case. He wants to compete and do his job. And, anecdotally, at least, he's a decent clubhouse guy. I don't blame anyone for what they make unless they quit.

Fair points. I certainly never wish for anyone to fail - and I guess more than anything, his lack of success has annoyed me. Doesn't mean I will root against him though. I've never met the guy, I'm sure his time here has been hard on him.

[Lucky Jim]

But this sort of game really ends up playing out as "they had the better night" if the score holds.

I think "less worse" might be more accurate.

[RavNMadMan]

Oh Brother.....

[Jagwar]

Can't give extra outs like that.

[Don Quixote]

They know Avery has no arm, of course they'll score.

[24fps]

Pedroia is a very good baseball player.

[El Gordo]

Runs score on a balk and a WP K. Bush league. :angryfire::cussing:

[Jagwar]

If Ortiz had pulled his HR, would it have hit the warehouse? I say yes.